Regional Manager, Accreditation Operations - West, FIFA World Cup 2026 Job at FIFA, Los Angeles, CA

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  • FIFA
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Reporting organisationally to the Senior Manager, Accreditation Operations, the Regional Manager, Accreditation Operations, will be a key member of the FIFA26 Accreditation team, and work in a very diverse Accreditation department and in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Accreditation department responsible for delivering the FWC26 Accreditation operations.   

THE POSITION

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Regional Manager, Accreditation Operations for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:   

  • As the Western Regional Operations Manager, represent FIFA’s Accreditation interests in the assigned regional cluster to oversee three or more host cities venue accreditation sites within the West region. (Clusters are broken down as follows: East, Central, West, Canada and Mexico.) 
  • Preference will be given to candidates currently living in one or willing to reside temporarily in of the host cities listed:  Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle 
  • Candidate must be comfortable with a combination of extended travel and remote-based job locations, with the flexibility to adjust to changing situations as they arise. 
  • Work as part of a dedicated team of Accreditation Operations Managers, Venue Accreditation Operations Managers and Site Accreditation staff, managing the appropriate ACR venue staff within the assigned regional cluster. 
  • Assist with the development and implementation of accreditation policies and procedures in order to set rules that establish boundaries, limits, zones or fully describe the operations and/or services. 
  • Help plan and assure delivery of fully equipped Accreditation Centres (overlay, technology, power, lighting, FF&E) as per established requirements and timelines. 
  • Assist in the development of requirements, tender, select and manage suppliers for Accreditation consumables according to FIFA26 Inc. standards and timelines. 
  • Coordinate with and support the Access Management Department with regard to accreditation access control, including access control system testing. 
  • Manage the accreditation consumable stock management for all accreditation facilities within assigned cluster of venues. 
  • During pre-event planning stage, travel within cluster to applicable venues as needed. During the tournament event window, position will require candidate to reside in an agreed-upon venue and be available to travel between venues, if needed.  
  • Role and responsibilities are not limited to tasks listed above and may change according to project demands.  

YOUR PROFILE

Education & Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 
  • If experience is compensating, lower degree is welcome to apply. 
  • Football (soccer) accreditation knowledge is a plus. 
  • FIFA accreditation knowledge is a plus.  
  • Effective interpersonal communication, influencing and negotiation skills. 
  • Absolute attention to detail. 
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 
  • Good judgement, superb integrity, maturity, and fairness in dealing with people. 

Work Experience 

  • 5 or more years of experience in accreditation operations. 
  • Single-sport, multi-venue event experience. 
  • Experience in leading a multi-cultural team as well as communicating within a multi-cultural organization. 
  • Experience in working across different time zones. 
  • Experience in and being comfortable with working in multi-lingual environments. 

Languages 

  • Fluent in English. Spanish proficiency may be a plus. 

Technology 

  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Miro and other planning software and online collaboration tools. 
  • Proficient in 3D modeling applications is a plus.  
  • Experience with Accreditation Systems is a plus.

BENEFITS

In accordance with California's Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the salary range for this position is $93k-$105k. This estimate is based on this position being performed in California, and the range may not apply to similar positions in other locations. In determining actual base pay, FIFA 26 considers candidate education, experience, and other job-related factors allowed by law. An employee’s position within the salary range will be determined by various factors, including relevant education, experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, geographic location, performance metrics, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business needs.


Additionally, FIFA 26 offers a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401k retirement plan.

About FWC2026

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Remote job, Shift work,

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